Fear of tsunami after major earthquake for the coast of El Salvador

After a heavy earthquake off the coast of El Salvador on Thursday a tsunamiwaarschuwing given. According to the American geological institute USGS had the quake a magnitude of 6.6.

For now, there is still no sign of casualties or damage. According to the USGS was the epicenter of the earthquake at a depth of 65 kilometres, approximately 40 kilometres south of the capital, San Salvador.

The quake could also be felt in Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica.